Up on tighthead. 8 runs into space fixing first defender feeding 9 on the outside. 9 fixes second defender givs inside pass to near side flanker. farside flanker and nearside second row to support tackle area. Front row and farside flanker create pod and offer themselves and carriers if required
areas of the field Attacking 40m inwards
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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